Towering skyscrapers give no meaning if people still trapped in poverty - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said poverty alleviation is crucial to guarantee the social well-being of the people.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Forget Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah is the place to be in the UAE
There's more to visiting the United Arab Emirates than the skyscrapers of Dubai or the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers
A long legal battle found the towers violated multiple building regulations and fire safety norms.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Tower runner Wai Ching chasing funding to stay on as world no. 1
World number one tower runner Soh Wai Ching is working hard to raise funds to enable him to continue to conquer skyscrapers around the world.
Wed Jun 15 2022
How the terrifying evacuations from the twin towers on 9/11 helped make today's skyscrapers safer
One legacy of the 9/11 tragedy is that today's skyscrapers can be emptied much more safely and easily in an emergency.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Daredevil free climber scales one of Europe's highest skyscrapers
As he was coming down, he was arrested by the Mossos d'Esquadra, the Catalan regional police and faces a fine.
Sat Apr 03 2021
Beijing enveloped in hazardous sandstorm, second time in two weeks
Visibility in the city was reduced, with the tops of some skyscrapers obscured by the sandstorm.
Sun Mar 28 2021
Green shoots: Rooftop farming takes off in Singapore
The 10,000 square-foot site is part of a drive to produce more food locally and reduce a heavy reliance on imports.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Severe Typhoon Hato wreaks havoc in Hong Kong, flights cancelled, trading delayed
Many skyscrapers in the heart of the financial centre were empty and in darkness as the city's workers stayed at home and hunkered through the storm.
Wed Aug 23 2017
Brazilian restaurants turn waste back into food
Restaurants in Sao Paulo are turning their waste back into food at innovative gardens tucked amid the skyscrapers.
Tue Aug 02 2016
Could these futuristic green towers be Paris in 2050?
Paris is aiming to reduce 75% of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, so could these futuristic green skyscrapers be the way forward?
Mon Jan 12 2015
The best tall buildings in the world for 2014 unveiled
Four stunning skyscrapers have been named the best tall buildings in the world for 2014 by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Wed Jun 25 2014
Skyscrapers: 2013 a remarkable year for Asia
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has reviewed 2013 as the second-most successful year after 2011 for skyscraper construction with a total of 73 buildings.
Thu Jan 23 2014
'French Spiderman' sets his eyes on new building
Famous for scaling the worlds tallest skyscrapers without a safety line, Alain Robert is in Cuba to climb the iconic former Hilton Hotel.
Sun Feb 03 2013
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025